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Consideration was given to recommending the creation of a statutory minimum time period for the wait between assessment and transfer to hospital where that is the outcome. However, the review concluded that local agreements should set out a minimum standard for assessments including acceptable time frames.<\/p>
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The review did, nonetheless, recommend reducing the maximum length of detention under Sections 135 and 136 of the MHA to 24 hours from 72 hours, with the possibility of an extension if necessary. Next steps regarding the recommendations for legislative change are subject to the development of a timetable for implementation, a detailed impact assessment, and plans for implementation and future funding being agreed between partners.<\/p>
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